Founder Stories

  • How Stardew Valley Became an Indie Hit – a Case Study

    How Stardew Valley Became an Indie Hit – a Case Study

    ConcernedApe, aka Eric Barone, turned Stardew Valley into a hit by going into every part of the game. He was the designer, programmer, artist, and composer – making sure the game fully matched his vision. This kind of personal effort built trust because players felt they were getting something truly authentic. He didn’t rush…